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Banana Dog Treats
These biscuits use cottage cheese and chia seeds to create a protein-focused snack. The banana provides a soft flavor profile that most dogs find palatable.
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Yields
About 40 treats
Level
easy
Ingredients
- 2 bananas, ripe
- 1/3 cup cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 cups rice flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Steps
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Blend the cottage cheese until smooth. Spoon it into a small bowl and stir in the chia seeds. Set aside for 5 minutes.
- In a medium mixing bowl, mix the flour and cinnamon together.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas.
- Stir in the cottage cheese mixture.
- Add the flour mixture and work into a dough. If it's too dry, add water to bind the mixture.
- Roll out the dough in between two sheets of parchment paper to about 1/4-inch (0.6 cm) thickness. Use cookie cutters or cut into shapes with a knife.
- Place the treats on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the treats are firm. Flip the treats over after 15 minutes.
- Allow the treats to cool completely before serving them to your dog.
Substitutions
- Replace cottage cheese with plain Greek yogurt
- Use oat flour instead of rice flour
- Swap chia seeds for hemp hearts
Portion guide
Suggested portions only, your vet knows your pet's needs best.
Portion calculator
Enter your dog's weight for a scaled serving suggestion.
Suggested portion
2 small treats per day
1 kg60 kg
Starting point only, adjust for activity, body condition, and vet guidance.
| Pet weight | Suggested portion |
|---|---|
| 5 kg | 1 small treat per day |
| 15 kg | 2 small treats per day |
| 30 kg | 3 small treats per day |
Nutrition & calorie check
Estimated calories per serving compared to your pet's daily energy need.
Nutrition estimate
Rough estimate from common ingredient values, not a substitute for a veterinary nutrition plan.
Whole recipe
2061 kcal
Per treat
52 kcal
Treat budget (dog)
85 kcal
One serving uses ~61% of the daily treat budget52 / 85 kcal
Do not feed
- Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form)
See our full Safety & Nutrition guide.
Storage
Store in the fridge for 7 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Vet disclaimer: Companion Paws Kitchen recipes are educational. They are not a substitute for veterinary advice or a complete-and-balanced commercial diet. Always consult your vet before introducing new foods, especially for puppies, kittens, seniors, pregnant pets, or pets with medical conditions.
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